U.K. and U.S. phone numbers (US number for incoming calls only)

Unlimited free incoming calls in more than 70 countries

$10.00 initial credit included

Low outgoing rates SIM formats

Prepaid service - no bills, contracts, or hidden fees one year betweenrecharges

Both numbers follow you in all destinations

Voice mail, text messaging, and 24/7 toll-free U.S. based customer support

Easy to check your call credit and to add more 24/7

Auto call credit recharge - adds one $29 block of call creditany time you balance dips below $10 (available as a free add-on in the cart)

Easy to use - Plug and Play

Works in over 200 countries worldwide

Introduction

With the National Geographic Talk Abroad® Travel SIM, we make international cellular service easy and affordable for anyone traveling overseas. The National Geographic Travel SIM is compatible with any unlocked GSM cell phone with the appropriate GSM bands. The SIM card has two phone numbers, a US based number as well as a UK based number. Both numbers are always active and do not require a monthly fee. Incoming calls on the UK number are free in more than 70 countries. There is a $0.30 per minute charge to all calls made to the U.S.-based number.

You can forward your US or Canadian number to the US number and get the same benefits as roaming without the fees! Or, you can give some of your contacts your new US number and other contacts your UK number. Adding additional talk time is a snap. You may opt for our "auto recharge" option which automatically keeps your credit above $10.00, or you can speak to a live rep (toll free) - you can even simply enter a 5-digit code on your handset to add call credit.

The Talk Abroad network also supports data functions, so if you need a data solution that works in 130+ countries, with 3G speed available in over 70 popular destinations, the National Geographic Talk Abroad Travel SIM Card is an excellent value.

National Geographic Talk Abroad® Travel SIM is available in standard, micro and nano sizes. Most iPhone 4 and 4s as well as the Samsung Galaxy use micro SIM cards while the iPhone 5 uses the nano SIM card.

Whether you are a frequent business traveler or a tourist seeking a reliable yet affordable calling solution, the National Geographic Talk Abroad® Travel SIM will cover you in over 200 countries. Since this is a prepaid solution, there are no contracts to sign or monthly bills - ever!

How much credit will I need to use the Talk Abroad SIM for Data service?

The National Geographic Talk Abroad® Travel SIM supports data in many countries. Please refer to the Call Rates and Features tab for exact rates but as a rule of thumb, this is an average of what you can expect for service in Europe for each $29 of credit.

Simply make a call in order to activate your Talk Abroad™ International SIM card. Your service is valid for 12 months from the day of activation. Recharging your SIM card (adding talk time), extends the validity for another 12 months from the day you add the credit. Please note that while the service does work in North America (in areas with GSM coverage), the service is intended for use overseas and therefore, placing a call from your handset in North America is expensive.

Your Phone Number:

You will have U.K. and U.S. phone numbers, regardless of where you are traveling. Your phone numbers are emailed to you the same day your order ships, typically same or next business day for purchases, and will be clearly marked on you invoice.

Checking Your Credit:

You may check your credit at any time by dialing *187# on your handset for free. You can also check your credit online. You will receive a text message with your current credit.

Adding Talk Time to Your SIM Card:

You can add talk time at any time - together with your purchase as well as prior to and during your trip. Choose the "Auto-credit topup" option during checkout to enable your credit to be recharged automatically every time your credit drops below $10.00. Alternatively, you can add $29 to your account at any time while traveling, instantly, by dialing *161# send from your handset. Additional call credit is $29 for roughly 42 minutes of talk time (for most popular destinations). Each time you add call credit or “recharge” your account, you will extend your service life for an additional 12 months from the date of the recharge. Previous call credit will accumulate to your new call credit.

Making and Receiving Calls:

When you make a call, charges begin only when the other party answers the call or if the call goes to voicemail. Outgoing and incoming call charges, where applicable, are based on 60-second intervals.

Your voice mail is already activated. You can access your voice mail system from your handset. It's the cost of a call to the UK from your location. From your handset, you dial a 3 digit number as per our instructions and follow the prompts to listen to messages. You will receive a text message alerting you of any new voicemails.

SMS

You can send and receive SMS text messages from your Talk Abroad® international cell phone to and from your UK number. However, we nor any carrier, can be responsible nor guarantee that you will always be able to send and receive SMS messages in all circumstances and in all countries. SMS text messages are free to receive and are $0.60 to send, regardless of the country.

Data Services

Data services are now available for all Talk Abroad service users. Our rates are listed per megabyte, but we bill your prepaid credit for each 100kb - so if you only use 100KB of data, you will only be billed 1/10 of the per megabyte rate listed in the table below.

As an example, if you are traveling to Germany, the rate is $1.04 per MB – so if you use only 100kb, you will be billed roughly $0.10. One recharge ($29) will get you around 28MB of data in Germany.
To set up data, all you need to do is set your APN to "mobiledata" - this can be done in your phone's connection settings. You can set this up on your phone using our Data Service Guide.
Due to the way they are manufactured, RIM Blackberry model handsets are not compatible with our data services